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Tornado Compact
An e-bike with a 260 lb rider limit.
- Motor
- 250W
- Battery
- ~187 Wh
- Range, claimed
- up to 15 miles per charge
- Top speed
- 17.5 mph
- Weight
- 42 lb
- List price
- $599.99
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✓ Specs checked Sep 29, 2026against schwinnbikes.com · sources for each spec
Our scores
Value40 / 100
Ranks 10th of 10 ranked · see the top 10
Out of 100, from published figures only. How we score
Set your height and weight. We compare them with the limits Schwinn publishes.
Height
5′6″
168 cm
Weight
180 lb
82 kg
Rider height
5′5″ min5′10″ max
Weight and load
Rider 260 lb
Step-over
Bike: 42 lb
Specifications
Fit
- Step-over height
- —
- Rider height
- 5′5″–5′10″165–178 cmschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Seat height
- —
- Rider limit
- 260 lb118 kgschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Total load
- Not published by brandschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Seats
- —
Motor
- Rated power
- 250Wschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Peak power
- Not published by brandschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Torque
- Not published by brandschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Battery
- Capacity
- ~187 WhCalculated: 36V × 5.2Ahschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Voltage and amp-hours
- 36V · 5.2Ahschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Battery weight
- Not published by brandschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Range and speed
- Claimed range
- Up to 15 miles per chargeschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Top speed
- 17.5 mph28 km/hschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- E-bike class
- Class 2 (not stated by brand)has a throttleschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Size and folding
- Folds
- —
- Folded size
- Not published by brandschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Weight
- 42 lb19 kgschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Wheels
- 14"schwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Brakes and drivetrain
- Brakes
- Aluminum 160 mm mechanical discschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Parking brake
- —
- Gears
- Not published by brandschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Rear differential
- —
- Reverse
- —
Comfort and safety
- Suspension
- Not published by brandschwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
- Certifications
- SGS certified to ANSI/CAN/UL2849schwinnbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 29, 2026
Legal in your state
Can I ride it where I live?
Schwinn doesn't state a class; by its figures it would be Class 2, with a 17.5 mph top speed.
✓ E-bike (class not stated) in California
throttle, 17.5 mph
- License, registration
- No driver's license, registration, license plate or insurance is needed for a legal e-bike or e-trike, and it is not a motor vehicle.
- Helmet
- Riders and passengers under 18 must wear a bicycle helmet on any bike, including an e-bike.
- Minimum age
- Riders must be 16 or older to operate a Class 3. State law sets no minimum age for Class 1 or 2, but pilot laws let San Diego County and Marin County set local limits, listed under local rules below.
- Where you can ride
- E-bike riders have the same road rights and duties as bicyclists, including use of bike lanes.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full California guide · Not legal advice.
✓ E-bike (class not stated) in New Jersey
throttle, 17.5 mph
- License, registration
- Riders 17+ need a valid driver's license of any class or a moped (e-bike) license/permit; riders 15-16 need a moped (e-bike) license or permit; bike-share renters 16+ are exempt.
- Helmet
- Motorized bicycle riders of every age must wear an approved helmet.
- Minimum age
- No one under 15 may ride a low-speed e-bike or motorized bicycle.
- Where you can ride
- Motorized bicycles may not use interstates, median-divided highways, roads posted over 50 mph, or the GSP/Turnpike/AC Expressway.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full New Jersey guide · Not legal advice.
✓ E-bike (class not stated) in Florida
throttle, 17.5 mph
- License, registration
- No driver license needed for any e-bike class.
- Helmet
- Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet; no state helmet rule for 16+.
- Minimum age
- No statewide minimum age, but since July 1, 2025 cities/counties may set minimum ages and require riders to carry government photo ID.
- Where you can ride
- You may ride anywhere a regular bicycle is allowed, including streets, shoulders, bike lanes and multi-use paths.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full Florida guide · Not legal advice.
✓ E-bike (class not stated) in New York
throttle, 17.5 mph
- License, registration
- No driver's license, registration or insurance is needed for a legal Class 1-3 e-bike.
- Helmet
- All Class 3 riders must wear a helmet; for Class 1 and 2 no state helmet rule applies to adults (localities may require helmets).
- Minimum age
- Riders must be at least 16.
- Where you can ride
- E-bikes may be ridden on roads with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less, and in bike lanes; Class 3 only in New York City.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full New York guide · Not legal advice.
Compare with
Puckipuppy Schnauzer
| This e-bike | Schnauzer | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | — | 32.3″ |
| Total load | Not published | 450 lb |
| Weight | 42 lb | 83.8 lb |
| Top speed | 17.5 mph | 20 mph |
Compare with
Jasion RetroVolt Pro
| This e-bike | RetroVolt Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | — | Not published |
| Total load | Not published | 330 lb |
| Weight | 42 lb | 82 lb |
| Top speed | 17.5 mph | 38 mph |
